Reporting Relationships

• Primary Responsibilities
  • Production Quality & Inspection
• Perform routine inspections of castings throughout foundry production to verify conformance to established quality standards and customer requirements
• Inspect castings coming off production lines to identify defects, nonconforming material, and workmanship concerns
• Identify, document, and communicate casting defects to production supervisors and the Foundry Quality Supervisor
• Verify first-piece, job change, pattern change, and process change inspections as required
• Identify and communicate potential quality concerns before defective material progresses to subsequent operations
• Assist with containment, segregation, and identification of nonconforming material
  • Laboratory & Testing Support
• Perform routine foundry laboratory testing, including sand testing, hardness testing, tensile testing, and other assigned quality tests
• Assist with spectrographic analysis, metallurgical sample preparation, microstructure evaluation, and related laboratory activities.
• Collect and prepare sand, iron, and casting samples for testing and evaluation
• Provide iron tensile bars to the machine shop for machining and testing
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and testing areas to ensure proper operation and organization
• Perform routine laboratory testing and provide coverage for laboratory personnel during absences as assigned
• Maintain familiarity with laboratory procedures, testing methods, and established process specifications
  • Defect Identification & Corrective Action Support
• Accurately identify and classify casting defects using established defect identification standards
• Document scrap, rework, and inspection findings to support quality reporting and defect analysis
• Participate in scrap review activities and assist with investigating recurring quality issues
• Communicate recurring defects, unusual trends, and potential process concerns to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
• Assist with root cause investigations by collecting samples, inspection results, production information, and other supporting data
• Verify corrective actions and process adjustments as assigned
• Assist with inspection and evaluation of returned castings and nonconforming material
  • Quality Process & Documentation
• Follow established inspection procedures, work instructions, control plans, and quality requirements
• Maintain accurate inspection records, laboratory results, test reports, and other required quality documentation
• Assist with reviewing and updating inspection procedures and work instructions as needed
• Verify that required inspections and testing are completed and documented
• Maintain traceability and proper identification of samples, castings, and nonconforming material
• Communicate deviations from established specifications and procedures to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
  • Shift Coverage & Cross-Training
• Provide quality inspection coverage across assigned production areas and shifts as needed
• Cross-train in essential laboratory functions to provide backup coverage during personnel absences
• Maintain the skills and qualifications necessary to perform assigned inspection and laboratory responsibilities
• Support consistent quality inspection practices across all shifts
• Communicate quality concerns, outstanding issues, and inspection findings during shift handoffs
  • Audits, Compliance & Reporting
• Assist in maintaining records required for ISO 9001 compliance and customer requirements
• Ensure inspection and testing activities are performed in accordance with established procedures
• Report quality concerns, procedural noncompliance, and documentation gaps to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
  • General
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality personnel to support foundry quality objectives
• Promote quality awareness and encourage adherence to established inspection and process requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Foundry Quality Supervisor

• High school diploma or GED required
• Manufacturing or foundry environment experience preferred; relevant hands-on manufacturing experience considered
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality inspection, and product specifications
• Ability to identify visual defects, recognize nonconforming material, and follow established inspection criteria
• Ability to learn and perform laboratory testing procedures, including sand testing, hardness testing, tensile testing, and other quality-related tests
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record inspection results and test data
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and quality personnel
• Ability to work in a foundry environment and perform required inspections and testing on the production floor and in the laboratory
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements

• 1–3+ years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience, preferably in a foundry or metals manufacturing environment
• Experience identifying casting defects and understanding common foundry quality issues
• Familiarity with ductile iron, green sand molding, core making, and foundry production processes
• Previous experience with laboratory testing equipment, including spectrometers, hardness testers, tensile testing equipment, metallography equipment, and sand testing equipment
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements
• Experience documenting defects, nonconforming material, scrap, and inspection results
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in multiple quality and laboratory functions to provide shift coverage
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and maintaining consistent quality standards